The 51-year-old woman had tested positive for COVID-19 on December 24
The order stated that the Health and Family Welfare Department would provide all necessary support and assistance to the cabinet sub-committee in controlling and managing the COVID-19 situation in the state. Representational Image/PTI
Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam has reported its first COVID-19-related death.
A 51-year-old woman, diagnosed with Type-2 respiratory failure and SARS-CoV-2 pneumonia, succumbed to the virus, according to an official statement from King George Hospital (KGH).
“Despite determined resuscitation efforts by the medical professionals, the patient could not be revived and was declared deceased on December 28, 2023.”
The woman had tested positive for COVID-19 on December 24. Authorities are awaiting the report to verify whether the strain is the JN1 variant or not.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle. )
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